Description Much like shiny earthworms. They are pinkish or brown in color with a deep sheen to their scales. They appear not to be segmented. Their eyes are no more than two dark dots under the head scales. Their mouths are small and set in an underbite. Silvery, pinkish or tan.

Discussion Nocturnal. Burrows. Rarely seen overground unless after rain or in the evening. Eaten by chicken in farmyards, since its mistaken for worms. Coils and writhes to defend itself and smears excrement all over body. Termites and ants form main diet.